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Old 01-20-2008, 04:35 PM
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I am coming to ABQ for a weekend, and am not sure I will have time for the tram ride. Is there an overlook somewhere where I can drive and park and see a great view? Somewhere safe enough were a woman can watch a sunset and not be bothered??

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two options:

(1) Watch the sunset from Ellena Gallegos picnic area:

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(2) Watch the mountains turn color and the city lights come on from 9-Mile Hill

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There used to be a great rest stop there, but it is closed.
You can work your way around the N of I-40 and find a decent location to see the show.
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If you only get to do one, I recommend (2)
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Old 01-20-2008, 07:48 PM
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Really easy, go on tramway, when it starts to curve (Very furthest sport north of the city) there is a rd called Forest road 333 (or something like that) turn on that, and on your right (almost immediately) you will see a little dirt turn off. It used to be my spot to romance the ladies. However, a tram is actually pretty quick. You can also go up to the bar at the top of Sandia Casion (Tramway and I-25) It has some great views. Best of luck, hope some of this helps.
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There's a pretty good spot for doing this in Placitas.

Head north from Abq., take Exit 242 and head east about 4 miles. Turn left on Overlook Road and take it until it ends (about 2 miles).

Get out of your car and walk in a westerly direction. Stop when you say to yourself, "Geeze, this is a great view". You're in the right place.
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I would 2nd Mortimer's suggestion of Elena Gallegos Picnic Area. We go there all the time - the views are great and nobody bothers you. Even after you leave the park, you will still get to see the city light views as you drive down the hill towards Tramway.

http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/elenagallegos.html
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